Senior Human Resources Analyst; Temporary

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Berkeley, California is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water, Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts, and home to over 50 parks, a top‑ranked university, and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay.

As an employer, the City of Berkeley offers all the benefits of a career in the public sector while fostering diversity, creativity, and innovation. Join a team of high‑caliber, experienced staff with a shared mission of serving the Berkeley community and promoting an accessible, safe, healthy, environmentally‑sound and culturally‑rich city.

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the temporary position of Senior Human Resources Analyst.

The current vacant position is in the area of workers' compensation, medical leaves, and ADA reasonable accommodations. This position will advise employees regarding workers' compensation claims and related leaves of absence, engage in the interactive process for leaves and accommodations, and coordinate with a third‑party workers' compensation administrator.

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Senior Human Resources Analyst

• This is the temporary recruitment for this classification. If you are interested in the career, permanent positions, you MUST also apply to the separate career recruitment.

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, human resources management, industrial relations, or a closely related field; and four (4) years of professional human resources experience in more than one HR functional area or program, which includes at least one (1) year experience functioning in a lead capacity. Additional professional‑level relevant work experience may be substituted for the required college education on a year‑for‑year basis.

Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, maintenance of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record is required.

Applications must be received by January 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific and must include a completed application and answers to the supplemental questions. Please note that attachment of a resume is not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio‑format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

• Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the administrative review date)
• Review of Supplemental Questionnaire

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job‑related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate.

Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations:
The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr at the time of application.

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials…